DENVER - Todd Helton homered, doubled and drove in three runs in his final game at Coors Field, but the Boston Red Sox used Will Middlebrooks' two homers and career-high seven RBIs to beat the Colorado Rockies 15-5 Wednesday night.

Eli Manning went down seven times, EJ Manuel one more than that Sunday. NFL teams are on a near-record sacks pace, and it's not solely because of what defenses are doing. These spread-out offenses are making quarterbacks more vulnerable than ever.

The Great Bend Recreation Commission will be sponsoring a Fall Middle School Dance from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Great Bend Activity Center, 2715 18th St. It is for all Great Bend Middle school students.

This week's Chamber of Commerce Coffee will be hosted by USD 428 Foundation, 201 South Patton Road, at 9:30 a.m., Thursday. Ambassador in charge will be Jim Vopat with greeters Karmi Green and Marty Steinert. Coffee, refreshments and door prizes will be available.

Kevyn Soupiset was recently awarded the degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy. Soupiset graduated with honors from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in St. Augustine, Fla. on Aug. 9th.